Having been on Pred for 2.5 years having had real problems decreasing, & when I getting to 7/8mg life became intolerable. New Rheumy asked what is worse not being able to function properly or taking enough Pred to make life about normal. So have gone up to 25mg, I think I originally started at 20mg. I am now able to move around reasonably well but not back to where I was when I first took 20mg 2.5 years ago. I have now been on 25mg for 3wks but finding walking difficult, my legs don't work quite how they should, get pain in my thighs especially at the back, feels like hamstrings up to my glutes. I can walk about but it becomes quite tiring especially going up stairs & after being out & about for a while need to lie down & have a rest.
My balance has also become worse with slight disorientation, ok when sitting down.
So I'm wondering whether my PMR is under control but the symptoms I'm experiencing are down to the longer term effects of the Pred having caused some myopathy, or just weakening of muscles, ligaments & tendons. Although after sitting down in the evening on standing up my legs can be very uncomfortable.
I'm not very sure where to go from here so if anyone with the knowledge or a similar experience could give me some advice as to what I might do I'd be very grateful.
Thanks!